Video Library

Archive recordings of webinars, online events and other videos presented by the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA)

The Future of Canada's VC Industry Includes ESG

Tracking and reporting on ESG action is one of the most difficult but crucial parts of tackling the biggest economic, social and environmental challenges of our time. Industry players are being prompted to think more proactively about how they can progress on their ESG journey… Watch Video ›

Invest Canada Webinar Series Demystifying ESG: What Fund Managers Need to Anticipate, Manage, and Measure Now

Fund managers are under increasing pressure to act on ESG matters. Investors, regulators, employees, and other stakeholders prioritize ESG, presenting general partners with a challenge to actively integrate ESG policies across their portfolio.Standing at the foot of the “ESG… Watch Video ›

Invest Canada Webinar Series Decarbonization Strategies for SMBs in Your Portfolio: A Phased Approach

As organizations are increasingly announcing their net zero commitments, stakeholders and regulators are scrutinizing efforts to ensure they are not simply greenwashing. Venture capital and private equity firms, for example, should be assessing if companies have credible… Watch Video ›

INVEST CANADA WEBINAR SERIES From Litigation to Growth: The Evolution of IP Financing

The important role intellectual property (IP) and intangible assets (IA) play in driving the value and competitiveness of companies cannot be denied. More and more, companies driven by IP and IA are driving our economic growth. As this permeates, IP financing becomes an… Watch Video ›

Invest Canada Webinar Series Dealmaking in the Downturn

Are economic headwinds and geopolitical unrest propelling us into a rocky start to 2023? Join our panel of experts as we explore ways to get the deal done in this difficult environment. Access the presentation prepared by FASKEN here. Watch Video ›

Invest Canada Webinar Series From Startup to Exit: Tools and Strategies Across the Financing Lifecycle

Morgan Stanley at Work’s Kevin Swan, Co-Head, Managing Director, Global Private Markets and Sam Adams, IPO Strategy, Executive Director, Global Private Markets, join CVCA’s CEO, Kim Furlong for a discussion about the strategies and tools leading late-stage companies are using to… Watch Video ›

INVEST CANADA WEBINAR SERIES A Look Inside TELUS Ventures: A Conversation with Brian Martin and Kim Furlong

Take a peek inside the happenings at TELUS Ventures with Investment Director, Brian Martin. Learn more about the company’s investment strategy given macro-economic factors, key deals, and exits from 2022, as well as its forward-looking initiatives including a new Strategic… Watch Video ›

Invest Canada Webinar Series Scaling Canadian Life Science Innovation Capacity - from Entrepreneurs to Infrastructure

Canada’s fertile life science innovation ecosystem and its ability to produce enabling technologies represents an opportunity to develop world-leading medical technologies and therapeutic companies. However, to fully capitalize on the value creation potential of this foundation,… Watch Video ›

D&I Series Celebrating International Women's Day

Choosing to be a private capital investor and deciding to go at it on your own! There’s a growing number of women are foregoing the traditional path and building their own funds from the ground up. While LPs have started to focus on the diversity of the fund managers they… Watch Video ›

Invest Canada Webinar Series Implementing Impact and ESG Investment: The Case Study of the Fonds de solidarité FTQ

A pioneer in responsible investment, the Fonds de solidarité FTQ has developed an ESG investment and partner company support structure. Dany Pelletier, Executive Vice-President, Private Equity and Impact Investments, discusses with CVCA’s CEO, Kim Furlong, the Fonds' vision and… Watch Video ›

D&I Series CVCA D&I Human Capital Industry Benchmark Report with Diversio

In 2019 CVCA released a human capital benchmark report that provided a snapshot of the state of diversity and inclusion within the Canadian private capital industry. The report established baseline data for D&I in the industry to measure the sector’s progress over time. In… Watch Video ›

Invest Canada Webinar Series Going Global: The International Spotlight on Canadian Funds

Venture capital in Canada is taking flight on the global stage. The market has recorded historical growth figures despite the evolving challenges of COVID-19 and a rebounding economy. Canadian VC investment hit a high of CAD$11.8 billion spread across 568 deals in Q32021,… Watch Video ›

D&I Series ILPA/BDC DEI Reporting Requirements

In 2020, the Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA) began its Diversity in Action initiative; bringing together limited partners and general partners who share a commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the private capital industry. The initiative… Watch Video ›

CVCA D&I Series Indigenous Entrepreneurs & Investment

Indigenous economic development is a critical component of reconciliation in Canada. Indigenous businesses significantly contribute to Canadian communities and our overall economy. Like other underrepresented groups, access to capital has been a long-standing barrier for… Watch Video ›

D&I Series Celebrating Black History Month

Every February around the world, Black History Month is celebrated to build awareness and understanding of Black stories and perspectives. The first webinar of CVCA's D&I Week series will highlight the business and investment successes of Black people in Canada and provide… Watch Video ›

Invest Canada Webinar Series Private Markets in 2022: Outlook & Predictions

Private markets are undergoing a transformational change, both globally and in the Canadian market.Join Kim Furlong, CEO, CVCA who moderates a discussion with Senia Rapisarda, HarbourVest Managing Director and Head of HarbourVest’s Toronto office, Amanda Outerbridge, Managing… Watch Video ›

Invest Canada Webinar Series Driving Sustainability at Private Equity Firms through Digitalization

Any viable path to achieving net-zero by 2050 requires reducing the present GHG emission levels by two-thirds by 2030. This massive transformation requires replacing, at scale, the global economy’s productive asset base with non-emissive technologies while simultaneously… Watch Video ›

Invest Canada Webinar Series The Power of Minority Investment

There is a whole world between venture capital investment at the startup level and a 100% buyout. A minority partner is often the key to fast and sustained growth. Both private companies and private capital funds can reap certain benefits from minority investment. What reasons… Watch Video ›

Invest Canada Webinar Series Key Issues and Trends to Consider When Forming a Private Credit Fund

Private credit funds continue to gain popularity in Canada and abroad, and their formation and fundraising remain strong. Join us for a discussion on the key issues to consider when forming a private credit fund and recent trends that may affect its operations, investments and… Watch Video ›

Invest Canada Webinar Series A Pandemic of Taxes: What's New, and What's Coming?

In the last 18 months, the governments of Canada and the United States have enacted changes to the tax rules in both countries that affect private equity firms, and businesses backed by private equity firms. Most recent changes have increased the tax burden or have the potential… Watch Video ›

Invest Canada Webinar Series Sustainable Strategies for Private Equity: Leveraging Sustainable Finance Instruments in PE Transactions

ESG is more important than ever, with lots of work underway by organizations globally to shift towards a more sustainable way of doing business. Private Equity firms and their portfolio companies are making a growing commitment to ESG with sustainable investing and management… Watch Video ›

Invest Canada Webinar Series Driving Unexpected Value Through Foundational Supply Chain Management

Disruptions brought on by the 2020 pandemic sharply highlighted the importance of supply chain in managing risk and capturing new opportunities. Whether companies are scaling rapidly or turning around an operation to meet customer demand with new services and business models,… Watch Video ›

Celebrating International Women's Day Canadian Women Leaders in Tech

Does it make a difference if a tech company is run by a woman or a man? Meet leaders in Canada’s tech ecosystem who are building cultures within their organization and growing their business based on inclusive values. Our last panel will feature inspiring women who have paved… Watch Video ›

Celebrating International Women's Day How Women Rise with Sally Helgesen

Women’s distinctive strengths and behaviors provide them with many advantages. Yet the very habits that help them early in their careers can hold them back as they seek to rise. In this interactive virtual seminar, Sally draws on her work with legendary executive coach Marshall… Watch Video ›

Celebrating International Women's Day Women in Leadership

Is your leadership style about purpose and creating meaningful change? Get ready to be inspired by three women who have been extremely purposeful in their leadership journey. In this first panel discussion in our webinar series celebrating IWD, we tackle important questions… Watch Video ›

Invest Canada Webinar Series From VC, PE, Structuring Capital to Funds of Funds: Learn how the Fonds de solidarité FTQ is a key player in Canada

Created in the early 1980s to support the economy that was affected by a severe recession, the Fonds de solidarité FTQ has now become a key Canadian player with CAD $13.8 billion in net assets. Through its diverse types of investments in unsecured debt and equity financing, the… Watch Video ›

Invest Canada Webinar Series Staying the Course: A Conversation with Rich Osborn on leading one of Canada's longest-standing CVC funds

CVCA member Rich Osborn, Managing Partner at TELUS Ventures and Kim Furlong, CEO of CVCA, connect for a dynamic discussion about the current state of venture capital and the role VCs can play in investing meaningfully and strategically to support the needs of communities.This… Watch Video ›

Invest Canada Webinar Series Managing Cybersecurity Risk: The Cyber Threat Landscape

Cyber risk is an ever increasing threat that can have major impacts on businesses, their customers, suppliers and owners. Where are the cyber attacks coming from, who do they target and what are the leading practices to best protect against and respond to cyber attacks? A panel… Watch Video ›

Invest Canada Webinar Series Fund of Funds Perspective: What are they looking for in VCs?

It’s the GPs job to put entrepreneurs under the microscope when looking at investing in opportunities…but the VCs themselves are also subject to due diligence by their own investors. LPs do have selection criteria before making investments in VC funds. The relationship between… Watch Video ›

Invest Canada Webinar Series VC Market Analysis & the Impact of COVID-19

What is the likely impact of COVID-19 on the VC market? What can be learned from past downturns? The BDC Capital team has recently completed a major research project to assess the likely impact of COVID-19 upon the Canadian VC market. During this session, CVCA Member Thomas… Watch Video ›

Invest Canada Webinar Series 2008 Financial Crisis vs. 2020 COVID-19 Fallout: Opportunities & Comparisons

In this webinar, CVCA member Mark Usher, Managing Director and North American Market Leader of CIBC Innovation Banking, and Kim Furlong, CEO of CVCA, have an interactive discussion about the current state of venture capital in Canada with comparisons from the 2008 Financial… Watch Video ›

Invest Canada Webinar Series Myths about U.S. VC Participation in Canadian Deals: Learn why it's the same as investing in U.S. deals—from tax to deal terms

In this webinar, CVCA members Jocelyn Blanchett, Partner & National Leader for KPMG’s M&A Tax Practice and Gary Solway, Partner, Bennett Jones walk through the myths of U.S. venture capital participation in Canadian Deals. In this webinar you will learn why it is the… Watch Video ›

Invest Canada Webinar Series Sourcing, Relationship Management Complexities & the New Normal for Dealmakers

In this webinar, CVCA members Aziz Moussallier, Managing Director & Head of Financial Sponsors at National Bank and Rita McKinnon, Head of Business Development at Novacap were joined by Amit Lalwani, SVP of Global Business Development at DealCloud. In this webinar,… Watch Video ›